₦airaland Forum

fratermathy:
Nothing from you on nairaland is sincere and this is not an advice. Self-delusion is the only reason why others would want unrelated groups in their cause.


Nye ndumodu onwe gi mbu.

fratermathy:
No problem. You have spoken wisely ^^^. I get the point.

The truth is that my intent wasn't to ridicule Igbo but to pose my issues with IPOB's method.

LoveDecay:
The Niger-Delta will never be part of your insignificant entity.

khSteel:

LordReed:
Neither are you dumb. Here is an excerpt from the article you referenced:

The question at the heart of Trump’s latest rounds of trademark approvals is whether the US president has received any special treatment from the Chinese government, and if so whether that would reach the level of a violation of the “emoluments clause,” of the constitution. The clause bars someone who holds office in the US from receiving gifts or fees from a foreign state without the consent of Congress. Some legal experts have noted that they’ve never seen so many trademarks being approved by Chinese authorities in such a short period of time.

Here's what a diplomat had to say about the Trump hotel:

“The temptation and the inclination will certainly be there,” Arturo Sarukhan, a former Mexican ambassador to the United States, told the Post. “Some might think it’s the right way to engage, to be able to tell the next president, ‘Oh, I stayed at your hotel.’ If I were still in government, I would discourage it, among other reasons because it can be questioned and looked at in a very poor light, as though you are trying to buy influence via a hotel bill.”

There many hotels around the White House so please stop using that as an excuse to defend it. Go on Google maps and search. The Marriott for example is just a street away, practically across the way from the White House certainly nearer than the Trump International.

As for a 2nd hotel:

The Trump Organization are scouring D.C. neighborhoods. They are reportedly planning to open a Scion Hotel, which is a more modest, lower-priced hotel chain than the Trump luxury hotels. The Post says the goal is to convert an existing medium-sized hotel in or near Washington's downtown area.

In a statement sent to NPR, Trump Hotels CEO Eric Danziger said the company is "exploring many markets as opportunities for our new Scion hotel brand."

The thing with you Trump supporters is you like acting like facts are not available or verifiable about things Trump says and does.

EDIT: BTW Trump International Washington is not even finished, they rushed the opening to capitalize on the inauguration.

LordReed:
If going to my fancy restaurant is going to be costing taxpayers millions everytime I go to it common sense dictates that I would suspend it or at the most make it rare.

I still cannot believe you do not see the dissonance between saying a person is putting nation before personal interest and yet supporting same person spending $3 million of taxpayers money every single weekend for no other reason than personal taste. LoL it's just unbelievable.

LordReed:
Lemme answer the other 2 things you raised.

1. Those trademarks he had been pursuing for 10 years came through after he was sworn in as President and after he had spoken to the Chinese Premier. Coincidence I guess? In this part of the world we know a rat when we see it.

2. Trump's hotel in Washington was not a popular spot for the diplomatic corps prior to his election so don't give me any BS about history. Even if it was then the organization is thinking of building a second one? Why didn't they build a second one when Trump wasn't President if it was so popular?

As I said you maybe suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, better do a self diagnosis.

LordReed:
Dude you are the one using Strawman arguments here. The question was is he putting his interests before those of the nation? And you are here telling me that the nation is obliged to fund his billionaire lifestyle. Do you even repeat that argument to yourself and believe you don't sound like a Stockholm syndromed blinded follower? No one has a problem with the Secret Service having to protect the President and his family but having them pay directly to the President for protecting him on his on property does not sound strange to you? If this was any other President the hue and cry of corruption from people like you would have torn the heavens.

LordReed:
Dude you are the one using Strawman arguments here. The question was is he putting his interests before those of the nation? And you are here telling me that the nation is obliged to fund his billionaire lifestyle. Do you even repeat that argument to yourself and believe you don't sound like a Stockholm syndromed blinded follower? No one has a problem with the Secret Service having to protect the President and his family but having them pay directly to the President for protecting him on his on property does not sound strange to you? If this was any other President the hue and cry of corruption from people like you would have torn the heavens.

LordReed:
LoL, I guess getting all the Trump trademarks registered in China (which he was unable to get for the past 10 years) is in the interest of the US as well as all the money the Secret Service has to pay in New York and Mar-a-Lago to his facilities.

EDIT: Don't forget that Trump hotel in Washington is so full of foreign diplomats they are thinking of building another one.

obixcel:
Most times He pans across every thread that carries d name ''Trump'' to spew more venom
And yes u got it, d venom's name is Lucad

Ikechu10:
The bold is the dumbest comment I've ever read thus far.

Perfect attempt on divide and rule..

Lucasbalo:
What kind of KoolAid you and the other lovers of Trump is drinking. With all the facts in front of you, your unholy allegiance to the Conman is Supreme . We don't worship personality here like in Nigeria where you worship the people that are bastardizing the country. Trump is Conman who scammed America and people are waking up to his scam. I hope he's paying you well for licking his behind.

LordReed:
LoL, I will believe this when I see this in practice so far I don't think he has proved it.

TheLordIsGr8:
New flash!!! There is just no way.

To keep looking for a way even when reality is telling a different thing is quite crazy (watch out for that defeatist attitude argument). But they can keep looking. Meanwhile they should allow people defend themselves.

The only way I see is if everybody loves one another. But good luck with that. Its the same reason why man, of himself, cannot achieve immortality. Because man wants man to die. Sad but true. But I digress.

The greatest obstacle to my being for gun control is that the people who make those laws have armed guards with big guns around 24/7. Puts them above the law if you ask me.

Give that up and I'm all for gun control.
What is good for the gender is good for the uganda

cstr151:
An igbo immigrant who is pro-gun?
If she has a good head on her shoulders, i expect the neo-cons to take advantage and market her.
Anything i don't see her going too far in the American politicosphere. Black people will never support such politics.
A poor man's Ben carson.

LordReed:
So him doing manufacturing in China is good for the US?

LordReed:
@paschu

Trump has businesses in 25 different countries, how is he not a globalist?

blues20:
How do you compare: the Igboman that is a free democrat and the Yorubas that votes on tribal line. Case in point, Bubu, an ex-coupist, and his massive support from the South West. Nigeria is still on a backward roller coaster.
You see your life.

blues20:
cc: fratermathy, Pazienza, Nogzi123, paschu, myplaydiary, midol, cheruv, tonyebarcanister,

@fratermathy, I'm sure this article gives you a clear view of the average Igboman as to this issue. IPOB is a group, while Igbo is a nation. Take note.

ElsonMorali:
Have you noticed that people generally don't know whether someone is mentally stable or unstable until after they have committed a crime? No?

Mad people in the U.S don't often go about in dirty rags with dreadlocks, the type obtainable in Nigeria.

Their own psychos go around in Armani business suits, priest's robes, police uniforms, judges gowns, etc sometimes with government details and paychecks.

And most times the crimes are committed by members of these outstanding citizens' households like kids and wives because they have access to their father's or husband's guns.

They should make possession of firearms illegal. For everybody. Unless you're in the military or police. AND ON DUTY

A gun isn't a kitchen utensil nor is it a school equipment.

Americans are crazy about rights and freedoms.

There's no absolute freedom anywhere unless you wanna turn the place into a jungle.


Besides the background check you mentioned, doesn't work. Especially when there are black markets where you can buy used guns.

FellepHq:
I just asked a question, I need answers, I don't know why, maybe Op can furnish us with one

FellepHq:
Why not Young Nigeria-American Girl?

AZeD1:
The problem of gun death cannot be solved by bringing out more guns.
If nobody is allowed to carry a gun, you wouldn't need one to protect yourself.

austinvsb1:
You Hoarders & speculators should really hold on to your dollars yeah?? Dont worry, dollar will be N3000 naira soon!!! Whatever rebound this is, i can assure most of y'all that in 3 months max, no one would buy your dollars for more than $/N180.

Source: Authoritative!

ElsonMorali:
It has never worked that way before.

You are thinking that way because you're probably a decent person. Can you make the same claim for others on the same campus?

Some are frustrated and want to take it out on others, others are from dysfunctional homes and wouldn't mind killing others If only to get the attention they have been denied at home.

And so many cases of unstable minds. Placing guns in their hands doesn't make any sense at all.

That you won't misuse it don't mean someone else won't.

ElsonMorali:
Hasn't it occurred to you that the more there are guns in a location the more the possibility of gun related deaths?

Everybody is carrying a gun because they can afford or steal or borrow one.

Next stop is to start popping off each other for perceived insults or slights, real or imagined.

ElsonMorali:
Uhm... I like it when a Nigerian is making waves (good ones of course) outside the country.

But advocating for carrying concealed weapons in school campuses where it is known that there are lots of weed smokers is actually dumb dumb.

I pray she doesn't become a victim of what she's championing.

Antonia Okafor is one of America’s foremost advocates of concealed carry on campus. In 2015, Antonia made a permanent mark in the second amendment community, when she became the Southwest Regional Director for Students for Concealed Carry on Campus(SCCC), where she advocated for the passing and successful implementation of the concealed carry on campus in Texas law known as, “campus carry.”

The National Rifle Association (NRA) took notice of her activism and had her star in one of their “Freedom’s Safest Place” commercials, a national campaign that highlights the diversity of NRA members. A current graduate student at the University of Texas at Dallas, Antonia shows no signs of slowing down.

Leader Spotlight: Antonia Okafor


Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you became involved in NeW?


I am a current Public Affairs graduate student at The University of Texas at Dallas. I earned my bachelors degree at UT Dallas as well in 2013. I worked as a field representative for Greg Abbott for Texas Governor Campaign in 2014 and was a Running Start/Walmart Star Fellow in Senator Kelly Ayotte’s DC office last year. In January of this year, I was sworn in as Precinct Chair of my local neighborhood precinct. I hope to run for office in the future.

I became involved with NeW after meeting President Karin Agness last year while interning in DC. She was speaking at a Leadership Institute Women in Leadership training and spoke about founding NeW. A couple of months ago, I decided to start a chapter at my university and currently serve as the President of that chapter.

What made you want to start a NeW chapter?


Although my school has a couple of groups for women, all of them are focused on the radical feminist movement. There was no safe space for women with conservative values and beliefs, other than at college bible study. But even then, politics is not usually shared in those spaces. I wanted there to be a variety of voices when it came to women in politics and leadership.

What advice do you have for other women on campus who may want to start a NeW chapter?

Be prepared for vocal opposition from your peers and your school. Conservative issues are usually not popular on college campuses. But cling to your conservative community, men and women alike, and stand strong and unified together. Remember, unlike the feminist movement that brings men down, conservative women believe that men are just as pivotal in uplifting women.

Congratulations on your nomination for Next Political Rising Star Award at Running Start’s Young Women to Watch Awards. Can you describe what this award entails and how you became nominated?

The Next Political Rising Star Award is a part of Running Start’s Annual Young Women to Watch Awards. The title comes with a $5000 grant that will go towards a nonpartisan project of my choosing. If I am awarded the prize, I will put it as seed money for a nonprofit organization that I will start. The nonprofit will equip passionate, driven high school girls who aspire to go to top universities, graduate with little to no debt and pursue public office. This will be done through mentorship, college prep resources and financial literacy education. In order to get to the finalist position, I was selected from many other applications to be one of 10 semifinalists in February to compete for the finalist round. We all collected signatures, online votes and campaigned for support. Those with the highest numbers earned their way to the last round. On April 21st, Tuesday evening, an audience of over 250 will vote for the winner. The other two finalists will receive $500 and the Alumna in Action Award.

What advice do you have for other women who may want to get involved in the political nonprofit sphere?


My advice is to follow the goals of NeW: Network, Enlighten and Women. Network by taking as many opportunities as possible to learn about your community, its’ needs and how you as an individual can provide solutions. That all begins by talking to people and building relationships. Enlighten-take the knowledge you have gained through your personal education, work and life experience and share that knowledge with others. Women-women are not single issue voters, we don’t believe empowerment is reserved for the Democrat party and we certainly do not all believe in the War on Women. Be an ambassador for the diversity of thought among all female organizations. Convey to the world the power of a conservative woman. And in whatever you do, do it with purpose and passion.